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Australia's sea defences 'lacking' modern minesweepers

Abandoning the purchase of modern tools to counter subsea mines leaves key ports and shipping lanes vulnerable to major disruption, Australia has been warned.

AAP · Sep 5

Key US treaty should have 'assumptions' questioned

Australia and the US are marking the 75th anniversary of the ANZUS treaty, as analysts call for a re-think of how the alliance might operate into the future.

AAP · Aug 31

Attacks on incoming female army chief 'despicable'

A minister has hit out at those spreading hate against the first woman to lead Australia's army, saying she was the most qualified candidate.

AAP · Apr 14

Former Back to the Future actor shares ‘crushing’ memory about making hit film

IN FULL

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

‘A Huge Disappointment’: Why An Office Alum Was Fired From Back To The Future After Michael J. Fox Was Hired

This didn't get handled well.

Cinemablend · Dec 24, 2025

Fired Back to the Future star calls experience with film ‘a huge disappointment’

The ‘Office’ star was originally cast opposite Eric Stoltz in the beloved sci-fi comedy

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025

China's unsafe jet flare stirs safety, aggression fears

A flare shot from a Chinese fighter jet near an Australian military surveillance plane could have ended in a crash as tensions simmer in the region.

AAP · Oct 21, 2025

Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing

Australia is awash with confidence a multibillion-dollar security and submarine deal with the UK and US will be spared from cuts by Donald Trump.

AAP · Sep 29, 2025

The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia

The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring three Chinese warships that are moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown mission

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025

Taiwan backs expansion of AUKUS, strait ship transits

Australia should send more warships to the Taiwan Strait, Taipei says, after its vessels and others from Japan an New Zealand conducted patrols in September.

AAP · Nov 30, 2024